Property Market
Love thy dog – Especially when moving home!
Moving home can be a stressful time for all concerned including our animals. The family-owned housebuilder, Miller Homes can ease the stress for humans with fantastic assistance packages such as its Miller’s Mover scheme but, urges homebuyers to spare a thought for their pets!
New initiative aims to reduce energy bills
A new initiative in conjunction with the Government and verified by the Energy Saving Trust has been set up to assist homeowners seeking to reduce their energy bills.
Mortgage brokers predict further fall in house prices
The average UK mortgage broker believes house prices have 9.2% further to fall, according to Exact’s latest white paper. Exact polled 539 mortgage intermediaries as part of their research into the future performance of UK house prices.
AMI calls for Government support for house buyers
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has published its latest report, "The Mortgage Market - Fiscal Stimulus".
Developers predict market stability in 2009
Fifty per cent of developers are predicting that house prices will stabilise by the end of the year, according to a national survey of 4,500 UK homebuilders, conducted by SmartNewHomes.com in April this year.
New property form a hit with home sellers
A month since new legislation requiring vendors to include a completed copy of the new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) in their HIP came into effect, a survey of almost 1,000 home sellers reveals that consumers were able to complete the form without delay or difficulty and, further, they recognise the value it adds to the sales process.
Grant Shapps’ support of ERP boost for HIP industry
Mike Ockenden, Director General, Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) responds to Grant Shapps' endorsement of the exchange-ready pack (ERP) as a ‘great idea': "Grant Shapps' open support of the exchange-ready pack* (ERP) provides a welcome boost for the HIP industry.
New homes offer the height of luxury
Antler Homes’ latest offering at Kings Hill is Sapsford House – an impressively designed imposing and elegant apartment building.
Should savers turn to property investment?
With savings accounts and bonds still offering anything from a measly 0.5% to around 3%, those who save are being hard hit under the current monetary circumstances in the UK.
DIY development without the headache
Watch any episode of Grand Designs and you’ll see individuals struggling with the trials, tribulations and tantrums that go hand in hand with building your own home.
Getting ahead in today’s property market
Activity within the first time buyer market is expected to accelerate over the summer months, as lenders begin to re-introduce more accessible mortgage products and reports of renewed optimism and improved affordability infiltrate the market.
Want to move? Ask the experts first
Spring home buyers are set to get a welcome boost thanks to a new scheme from Taylor Wimpey designed to save them time and money. The ‘Ask the Experts’ initiative, which is available on George Wimpey and Bryant Homes developments across Scotland, offers a range of features tailored to individual circumstances.
Attractive incentives for first time buyers
With falling prices and attractive incentives, buyers can now secure a two bedroom house for as little as £59,995 with no deposit at Gladedale sites across North East England.
House prices fell 1.7% in April
House prices declined by 1.7% in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index. This was slightly less than the 1.9% fall in March. The UK average price has returned to where it was five years' ago in April 2004 (£154,511).
A spring boost for Scottish homebuyers
Spring home buyers are set to get a welcome boost thanks to a new scheme from Taylor Wimpey designed to save them time and money. The ‘Ask the Experts’ initiative, which is available on George Wimpey and Bryant Homes developments across Scotland, offers a range of features tailored to individual circumstances.